Job Opportunities for Graduating Robotics Institute Students
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Engineer - Posted 8 Jul 2008
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Quantitative Analyst - Posted 5 Jun 2008
The D. E. Shaw group is looking for exceptionally talented quantitative analysts. Quants at the D. E. Shaw group apply mathematical techniques
and write software to develop, analyze, and implement statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Specific
responsibilities range from examining trading data in an effort to increase profitability, decrease risk, and reduce transaction costs to
conceiving new trading ideas and devising the simulations needed to test them. Successful quant candidates have traditionally been the top
students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number have also competed successfully
in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. Please submit a resume and cover letter to
RoboInst-Quant@career.deshaw.com.
Software Developer - Posted 5 Jun 2008
The firm is currently looking for exceptional software developers to help create computationally intensive strategies for trading in securities markets around the globe. We offer new employees the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting technical projects, including real-time data analysis, distributed system development, and the creation of tools for advanced mathematical modeling. Recent hires at the D. E. Shaw group have contributed to numerous efforts central to the firm's success and impressive growth, including:
- Design and deployment of new trading platforms and analytics tools in cooperation with traders and quantitative analysts
- Implementation of statistical algorithms for time-series analysis
- Development of electronic trading interfaces between multiple order management platforms.
- Creation of automated trading strategies for transacting in real-time markets
From the start of their tenure with the firm, programmers enjoy access to some of the world's most advanced computing resources and may be
involved in developing software which automatically trades millions of dollars worth of securities each day in markets around the globe. This
makes our programming environment one in which high-quality software is imperative and has a very real dollar value. If you're interested in
applying your talents to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in an intellectually stimulating environment, then we'd
love to see your resume. Please submit a resume and cover letter to
RoboInst-Prog@career.deshaw.com.
Quantitative Analyst Summer Intern / Software Developer Summer Intern - Posted 5 Jun 2008
The goal of our summer internship program is to provide extraordinary candidates with an opportunity to experience the projects and
environment associated with full-time opportunities in quantitative analysis and software development at the D. E. Shaw group. Interns enjoy exposure to various trading groups and gain valuable work experience while demonstrating their skills on a variety of real-world projects. For quantitative analyst interns, these projects might include applying sophisticated numerical techniques and writing software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies or researching financial literature to identify new trading ideas and creating simulations to test them. Software development interns work closely with full-time employees to build tools for the analysis of financial instruments as well as to design and deploy real-time, scalable applications for the firm's highly automated trading activities. Working closely with quants, developers, and other senior staff as mentors, interns can expect an environment conducive to strong professional development. Regularly scheduled social events give interns the opportunity to interact with colleagues. Successful candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs. Please submit a resume and cover letter to
RoboInst-QuantIntern@career.deshaw.com
Posted 7 Aug 2008
IPO Posting #492: Engineer
PURPOSE:
This position provides basic support and ownership on less complex assignments. Specifically, automated manufacturing projects for corporate Sterile Disposable (SD) production facilities in support of new product introductions and rapid growth of existing products. Support implementation of advanced manufacturing solutions in pursuit of improved process control, increased throughput/productivity and reduced
manufacturing cost.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Implement automated manufacturing solutions for our SD corporate production facilities with particular focus on high volume production
lines. Automated solutions include all aspects of the manufacturing process (extrusion, assembly, test/inspection, etc.).
2. Work concurrently with our Strategic Business Units and Manufacturing Plants to implement next-generation equipment and automation that are required to support MEDRAD's long-term capability/capacity needs.
3. Define and document technical requirements associated with automated manufacturing projects. Prepare comprehensive project proposals including capital, expense, manpower and schedule estimates with a clear map to the long-term business impact.
4. Lead implementation of advanced automated manufacturing technologies. Manage collaboration and teamwork between external
automation development partners, internal operations staff and manufacturing plant members to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and with minimal production impact.
5. Support the ongoing development of a roadmap of automation technology based on the five-year plans of the internal customers, best
practices in the industry and the latest, cutting-edge equipment/technology developments.
6. Defines requirements for less complex designs and material selection.
7. Responsible for one design element at a time within single discipline.
8. Acquired understanding of the product and clinical applications.
9. Understands direct interfaces (inputs/outputs) within the relevant processes.
10. Leads design reviews of less complex designs.
TECHNICAL / BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Recommended 2+ years experience in knowledge and application of engineering and scientific concepts in selected technical discipline.
2. Bachelor's Degree.
3. Proven knowledge of other technical disciplines.
4. Proven ability to apply basic tools, methodologies and technologies, including statistics.
5. Proven ability to define requirements for simple designs and material selection.
6. Working knowledge and proven skills of PC computer operating system including Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and
PowerPoint).
7. Strong competency in Customer Focus, Driving for Results, Integrity and Trust, Ethics and Values and Compassion.
8. Proven ability to demonstrate at minimum, MEDRAD's Team Contributor competencies: Action Oriented, Perseverance, Dealing
with Ambiguity, Learning on the fly and Problem Solving.
Posted 29 Jul 2008
Job description:
Maintain, develop, and flight test a system for autonomous helicopter navigation in urban environments and other obstacle fields. Perform
research in the area of route planning and trajectory generation, and terrain sensing and representation. Review the available literature to
be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches to the obstacle navigation problem, and stay current by reading papers and conference proceedings. Help improve the simulation environment, and perform online and offline Monte Carlo parametric evaluations of the navigation system. Integrate and evaluate externally developed component technologies. Describe the finding in memos and reports; write conference papers and deliver presentations.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be a US citizen or Permanent Resident, with a graduate degree in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering, and
software development experience in the area of robotics and autonomy. The candidate will have strong object-oriented programming and debugging skills with C++ in a Linux environment, with emphasis on computationally efficient algorithms for real-time applications on low-power CPUs. The candidate will also have working knowledge of Matlab and its C interface, good math skills, experience with threaded programming, and exposure to graphics programming with OpenGL. The ideal candidate will also have understanding of dynamics and feedback control, and be willing to learn the principles of helicopter flight. Exposure to signal and image processing is a plus.
Interested candidates should sent electronic copies of a letter of interest and a current resume/CV to:
Dr. Mark B. Tischler
Senior Scientist
Flight Control Group Leader
US Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate
NASA Ames Research Center
mtischler@mail.arc.nasa.gov
or
Kevin Jordan, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
San Jose State University
NASA Ames Research Center
kevin.p.jordan@nasa.gov
Operations & Research and Development Engineer - Posted 23 Oct 2008
NeptecUSA is a small high technology company located near and working with NASA's Johnson Space Center. In the past I have had good success by advertising openings for new grad and junior engineers through universities who provide a field of study aligned with our needs. I have attached the position in question and hope that you have a method of passing it along to perspective candidates.
Individuals may apply directly to me or through our web site at www.neptec.com . Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Gwen Elgin
Director of Human Resources
(613) 599 7603 x 231
www.neptec.com
Robotics Engineer - Posted 20 Jul 2008
Individual must have demonstrable expertise in two or more of the following areas: dexterous manipulation; force control; sensory-motor
coordination; computer vision; sensor integration; machine learning; autonomous systems; teleoperation; asynchronous, parallel software;
actor-, agent-, or object-oriented systems / middleware. They must have a solid understanding of the graduate-level mathematics necessary for
robotics, signal processing, machine learning, and control systems. They must be an expert c++ programmer with hands-on experience in the control of robot hardware. Desirable: Experience with hardware design and construction, electronics, MS Windows .net programming.
davidpeters@universalrobotics.com
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